Unit #__________________ Dates rented:___________________________
Chiriqui Storage Lease Contract
Leased Premises. I, ________________________________ (lessee) hereby lease storage unit #______ from Active Enterprises, Inc (landlord) for a period of _____ months and for a monthly lease amount of $__________, starting on __________________________, 200___, and subject to the following: Deposit. A cash deposit of $__________________(equal to one month’s lease payment) has been received, check #___________ or cash_______. The deposit will be returned to the lessee upon termination of this contract according to the terms stated in the paragraph “Responsibilities” and with no amounts owing to landlord. Payment Terms. Payments shall commence on the day this contract is signed and prorated for the first month and continue to be payable in advance on the first day of each month at the office of the landlord or as the landlord may direct. Payments shall be made in cash or local bank check. The receipt of a check shall not be considered payment if the check is dishonored or not paid for any reason, said action shall constitute grounds for immediate termination of this agreement. In addition, a charge of $35.00 will be assessed for any dishonored check. No refunds will be made for partial month rentals. A MONTHLY BILL WILL NOT BE SENT TO YOU. A $15.00 late fee will be charged each month that payment is not received by the 5th of the month. After the payment is 30 days late landlord will place a padlock on the storage unit. There will be a $50.00 additional charge to have the lock removed. Delinquent Accounts. Landlord will attempt to contact lessee by email, telephone and by posting a delinquency notice on the storage unit if the account becomes more than 60 days delinquent. If the account is still delinquent 15 days after landlord’s efforts to contact lessee, the contents of the storage unit will be considered to be “abandoned property” and the landlord may dispose of the contents through sales or any other means. Any proceeds from the sale of the items in the storage unit become the sole possession of the landlord. Access. Lessee is granted access between 7 AM and 7 PM, seven days a week except for those instances where landlord has placed a padlock on the storage unit for non-payment. In addition, access may be given to any legal government authority such as the national police or the fire department. Landlord shall not be responsible for any loss occasioned as a result of authorized entry to the storage unit under this section. Insurance. Lessee understands that landlord does not carry any insurance on the contents of the storage unit. Landlord strongly encourages all lessees to purchase insurance on their personal property. The Landlord strives to provide a secure environment for the storage area but there are no guarantees as to safety. Intended Use. The unit is intended for storage purposes only. It shall not be used for conducting any business. Nor shall any electrical or mechanical devices be operated inside the unit. If a gas/diesel/kerosene engine is stored in the unit, all fuel must be emptied from the engine. Responsibilities. Lessee shall make no alternations to the structure of the storage unit. Nor shall lessee place anything against the ventilation screens. Lessee shall be financially responsible for any repairs to the storage unit necessary by reason of misuse or negligence. Lessee acknowledges having inspected the unit and found the space to be in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition. Upon termination of this contract, lessee shall remove all property from the space and immediately deliver possession of the space to landlord in the same condition as found at the commencement of this contract.
Compliance. Lessee agrees that throughout the term of this contract that requirements and laws may change and lessee agrees to comply with these changes or vacate the rental storage unit by the first working day of the next month. Lessee agrees that if any time there is failure to comply with any of the terms of this contract lessee will remove all property from the storage unit within seven days of being notified by email, phone or posting. In the event of termination due to any non-compliance with this contract the landlord will access the rental unit and dispose of the contents through sales or other means deemed appropriate by landlord. Any proceeds from the sale of these personal items shall become the sole possession of the landlord. Joint Owners. If more than one lessee shares the unit, this contract applies jointly and severally to all lessees of the storage unit and each lessee must sign a copy of this contract. Notice provided to one lessee constitutes notice to all lessees for all purposes whatsoever. Each lessee is solely responsible for the entire monthly payment and the entire contract amount. If a joint lessee wants to join at a later date a new contract must be signed. Prohibited Items. Lessee agrees that at no time will any of the following items be stored in the unit: A. C. E. G. I. Illegal items Flammable liquids and materials Corrosives Animals or people Trash B. D. F. H. J. Food/beverage items/animal food Explosives/firearms/ammunitions Hazardous/toxic material and waste Motor vehicles unless specified Wet or damp items
Mediation. All disputes arising out of this contract shall be brought to mediation before being brought to the Panamanian Court System. Entire Agreement. This contract represents the parties’ complete understanding of the entire agreement and no modifications or alternation of this agreement may be made except in writing and signed at the bottom by or on behalf of both parties. By signing and dating this Contract I certify that I have been provided a copy of this Contract in both English and Spanish and that I understand the terms in each language.
Name ___________________________________ Cedula/Passport #____________________Phone_____________________ Address________________________________________________ Email _________________________________________ Signature_____________________________________________________________ Date ________________________ Joint Owner Name____________________________Cedula/Passport#_____________________Phone___________________ Signature____________________________________________________ Email_____________________________________ Copy of Cedulas scanned: YES NO
Landlord Name_________________________________________ Signature _______________________________________ For Active Enterprises, Inc. Date_________________ Email _____________________________________ 12-13-08 Phone ________________________
*Loading and unloading service available at $10/per man per hour. Tipping or propina is encouraged. *Locks that fit the doors are available for sale in the office for $8.40 including tax.
Please make all checks payable to ACTIVE ENTERPRISES, INC.